User:LynX/Manifesto

This is a subjective attempt to bring together the most important core values of the pirate movement in a convincing way. THIS IS NOT ANYBODY'S OFFICIAL DOCUMENT. Just a quick summary of where we may be heading.

Core Issues

Civil Rights and Liberties

There must be a focus that ensures only some people under some circumstances are surveilled.

There must be independent judicial control over such activity implemented by the executive.

Terrorists may attack an open society, but only governments can abolish it. The Pirate Party wants to prevent that from happening.

A democratic society needs a transparent state and non-transparent citizens. The citizens should be able to freely gather to formulate and express their opinions without fear of government surveillance.

Technological means to enhance privacy must be welcomed and supported.

Encryption is a statement that the contents should remain private. We are therefore opposed to all instances of DPI (Deep Packet Inspection), among other aspects.

Data self-determination: You decide what data is to be stored about you.

Harsher penalties against those who abuse or publish personal data.

Improved Democracy

Pirate parties employ and develop technological tools for direct or liquid democracy which allows each party member to take an equal part in the party's decisions.

Members of parliament are not permitted to vote according to their own opinion or be influenced by lobbyists. They must implement what the party has agreed upon by means of direct democracy.

Lobbyism and corruption shalt be illegal. If you need to get a message through, try publishing scientific papers and take part in the open discussion within the party's direct democracy toolset.